The “Declaration of Independence,” was written in order to create equality among Americans. Opening with the famous statement; “we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable Rights that among these are Life, Liberty and pursuit of Happiness.” The meaning of having rights is not meant as having power, wishes or desires, but to be “acknowledged and affirmed liberties inherent in human nature.” It clear that the Government has the ability to dismantle your rights if you disobey any laws. Which is crucial for everyone to understand they cannot run around demanding any type or rights. That’s is what justice is to me. Following and obeying the Laws that were
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Today, the American dream is more like, money, fame, and body image. Hence why money is the number topic in this book. “Having no money almost ensures you will not get justice.” (Auther) Although the DOI was written to ensure all men were created equal, it does not mean all men should have the same wealth. I understand there are many issues within our Government, but we, the people cannot control it. It was proven when Bush won over Gore. Not even the fact that Gore won the most votes, but because it came down to the state of Florida where Bush Jr. brother was Governor, magically there were issues, then even more magically, Bush won that state making him President for the second term. Had there been another Governor besides Jed Bush, I am sure Gore would had won. I bring up that election because this chapter breaks down how deceiving not only the Government is but the wealthy people of our nation. Money is power, and it may be true, no money, equals no justice. But is it fair to take from the wealthy and give to the poor? Or keep taking from the poor to try to keep things equal? There is no justice, nor will things ever really be equal. The rich will get richer or lose it all at once and the poor can work really hard to gain wealth, or live life like every other American, and stay
Today, the American dream is more like, money, fame, and body image. Hence why money is the number topic in this book. “Having no money almost ensures you will not get justice.” (Auther) Although the DOI was written to ensure all men were created equal, it does not mean all men should have the same wealth. I understand there are many issues within our Government, but we, the people cannot control it. It was proven when Bush won over Gore. Not even the fact that Gore won the most votes, but because it came down to the state of Florida where Bush Jr. brother was Governor, magically there were issues, then even more magically, Bush won that state making him President for the second term. Had there been another Governor besides Jed Bush, I am sure Gore would had won. I bring up that election because this chapter breaks down how deceiving not only the Government is but the wealthy people of our nation. Money is power, and it may be true, no money, equals no justice. But is it fair to take from the wealthy and give to the poor? Or keep taking from the poor to try to keep things equal? There is no justice, nor will things ever really be equal. The rich will get richer or lose it all at once and the poor can work really hard to gain wealth, or live life like every other American, and stay